GE GLD5800P10BB Owner's Manual page 13

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Error Nessages Possible Causes
START/RESET status You have pressed the
indicator light flashing START/RESET pad while the
Dishwasher BEEPS
once every 30 seconds
What To Do
Press the START/RESET pad only whenyou want to restartthe
dishwasher.
dishwasher is running. This will
cancel the cycle. The light will stop
flashing after the dishwasher drains
(about 90 seconds}.
This is a reminder that your
dishwasher door has been left
open during operation. It will
continue beeping until you close
the door.
• Close and latchthe doorafter openingit mid-cycle.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dishesand flatware Low inlet water temperature • Makesureinletwater temperatureiscorrect(seepage8).Turnon
not clean the hot waterfaucet nearest t he dishwasher, let run untilthe water
temperaturestopsrising. T henstart thedishwasher a nd turn off
the faucet.Thisinsures the enteringwater ishot.
Water pressureis temporarily low • Turnon a faucet. Iswater comingout moreslowlythan usual?
Ifso,wait untilpressure isnormalbeforeusingyour dishwasher.
Air gap or disposerisclogged • Cleanthe air gap or flushthe disposer.
Improper rack loading • Makesurelargedishwaredoesnot blockthe detergentdispenser
or the wash arms.Seethe Loading thedishwasher r ockssection.
Noair gap or high drain loop • Verifythat youhavean air gap or a highdrain loop.Refer to
the Installation Instructions.
Spotsand filming Extremelyhard water • UseJet-Dry ®or CascadeCrystal Clear rinseagentsto removespotsand
on glassesand Lowinlet water temperature preventnewfilm buildup.
flatware
Overloadingthe dishwasher • Toremovestubbornspotsand pre-existing film from glassware:
Improperloading 1 Remove all metal utensilsfromthe dishwasher.
Old or damp powderdetergent 2 Donot add detergent.
Rinse agent dispenserempty 3 Select t he POTS & PANS or HEAVY WASH cycle.
Toolittle detergent 4 Startthe dishwasher a nd allowto run for 18to 22 minutes.Dishwasher
willnowbein themainwash.
5 Openthe door and pour 2 cups(500ml)of white vinegarintothe
bottomof the dishwasher.
6 Close the doorand allowto completethe cycle.If vinegarrinsedoesn't
work:Repeat a sabove,exceptuse1//4 cup(60ml)of citricacidcrystals
insteadof vinegar.
Cloudiness on Combinationof soft water and • Thisiscalledetchingand is permanent. T opreventthis from happening,
glassware too much detergent uselessdetergentif you havesoftwater.Washglassware in the shortest
cyclethat will getthem clean.
Water temperatureentering • Thiscouldbe etching.Lowerthe water heatertemperature.
the dishwasherexceeds150°F
Sudsin the tub • Useonly automaticdishwasher d etergents to avoidsudsing.
Cascade ®and Electrasol ® AutomaticDishwashing Detergents
havebeenapprovedfor usein all GEdishwashers.
• Toremovesudsfrom the tub,open the dishwasher a nd let
sudsdissipate. C lose and latch thedishwasher. P umpout water
by touchingtheSTART/RESET pad once;then 30 secondslater,
touchthe START/RESET pad again.Repeat i f necessary. 13